The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) held the first in a series of Global Kidney Policy Forums on 21st April 2017 in Mexico City.

Certificate Course in Management of Hypertension (CCMH) is a joint certification programme designed and implemented by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in collaboration with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH), the British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS), and the Center for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC).

The Society welcomes membership from trainees, junior and established scientists, clinicians, health care providers and allied health care workers, all with a common interest in hypertension research.Different membership categories are offered for those at varying stages of their careers, to encourage involvement in the exciting global activities of the Society. These member categories range from Research Fellows, Emerging Leaders to longstanding Professional Members and Emeritus Fellows.

There is a critical need to establish and support high quality training programmes within low/middle income countries that can enhance the early careers of researchers in the basic science, clinical and public health areas of hypertension. To help meet this need, in 2016 the Society advertised that awards would be made available to mentors and organisations in low/middle income countries with the expertise and resources to offer fellowship training in hypertension disciplines to young investigators.

Are you attending the ESH Milan meeting this week? If yes, we invite you to join us at the ISH Networking and Mentorship Social Event on Saturday 17th June (from 19:30 hrs).

Join us in congratulating our June 2017 ISH New Investigator of the month, Deborah David-Ona - Clinical Associate Professor, Section of Hypertension, University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Manila.

New infographic of key stats helps increase awareness of the serious consequences of untreated high blood pressure.

MMM17 is now under way and we are learning about some amazing campaigns from around the world! There is still plenty of time to get involved so #checkyourpressure this month and follow the MMM global news! Go to our website for further information www.maymeasure.com #maymeasure17

The 13th Asian-Pacific Congress of Hypertension will be held in Suntec Singapore from 6 – 8 October 2017 in conjunction with the Singapore Hypertension Society. The ISH will be holding a special session for new investigators and an ISH networking and mentorship event. This will be a highlight event of the meeting and we invite all members of the ISH to submit abstracts and attend these activities in October.

Professor Rhian Touyz has been elected as a Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences. I am sure you will join us in congratulating Rhian on this extremely prestigious academic accolade. Professor Touyz is the ISH Immediate Past President, Chair of the ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee and British Heart Foundation Professor and Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine; Director, Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow.